AIPMT PRELIMS 2002 Physics Projectile Motion MCQ Question
A particle (A) is dropped from a height and another particle (B) is projected in horizontal direction with speed of 5 m/s from the same height then correct statement is :-
Particle (A) will reach at ground first with respect to particle (B)
Particle (B) will reach at ground first with respect to particle (A)
Both particles will reach at ground simultaneously
Both particles will reach at ground with same speed
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Both particles will reach the ground simultaneously because the vertical motion is independent of horizontal motion and both start from the same height.
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